ARF Board of Directors Minutes

Present were Allan Dewald, Abe Rosenbloom, Lisa Williamson, Randy Larson, Pat Long, Karen Baum, Patricia Craven and Michelle Ing.

The meeting was called to order at 9:05pm EDT.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

SECRETARY'S REPORT: July 30 minutes were approved by Patricia and seconded by Pat. Passed unanimously.

TREASURER'S REPORT: Grant account beginning balance was $426,222.89 with income of $12,300.67 and no expenses making an ending balance of $438,523.56. Administrative account beginning balance was $26,881.26 with income of $107.65 and expenses of $346.49 resulting in an ending balance of $26,642.42. The credit card account started with $200.00 with income of $194.52 and fees of 64.95 leaving a balance of $329.57. The credit card account has 100% of donations going to research, as are all donations.

Allan approved with Randy as second. Passed unanimously.

Development Committee Report: AOBA has agreed to let ARF use the mailing list. The Super Stud Raffle will occur during the annual conference. There are several people working on securing two studs.

MAF & LMRG UPDATE: Return on investment has been good on our money which is with MAF.

ARF SPONSORED SCIENTIFIC MEEETING 2008: Abe and Patricia discussed the progress of a meeting on camelid genetics. It would be aimed at genetic researchers and veterinarians to disperse information, encourage collaboration and minimize duplication of efforts. It will be February 22-24, 2008 in Scottsdale, AZ. ARI has agreed to fund the speakers and invited guests for this meeting. There will be sixteen half hour talks as well as break out sessions.

Dr. DuBovi has asked for a six month no cost extension on his project. This was approved by the BOD.

The 2007 grant proposals were discussed and funding was allocated. Certain researchers whose proposals were submitted to ARI will be contacted to resubmit to ARF.

Randy, Abe, Allan and Pat agreed to stay on the BOD for at least another year.

The next meeting will be on Monday at 9:00 EDT on September 17, 2007.

Allan moved to adjourn and Pat seconded.

The meeting was adjourned at 10:15 pm EDT.

Treasurers Report July 2007 Meeting
15 July 2007-20 Aug 2007
Grant
Beginning Balance		426,222.89

Income

Interest earned	july	829.63

SOUTHEASTERN ALPACA		10,000.00
2007 aoa donation animal	aug	790.04
Kennan Finke memorial		250.00
2006 aoa donation animal
Earl Tower memorial		50.00
ARI check off		381.00
total income		12,300.67

Expenses

Total expenses		0.00
Ending Balance		438,523.56

Administrative
Beginning Balance		26,881.26
Income
Interest earned
	july	107.65
total income		107.65
Expenses

Premiere Global		316.49
	arf 7/17 208.29
	dev 6/26 108.2
ILR	web hosting	30.00
		346.49
total expenses

Ending balance		26,642.42

Credit card Account
beginning balance		200
deposits	july	$194.52
fees	july	64.95

Ending Balance		329.57